Egypt’s key laws and official bodies

Contracts with Egyptian partners, company set-up, hiring and tax all refer to the laws and bodies below. We list only law numbers and official bodies so you can check details with your lawyer or accountant; read the texts in the Official Gazette or in our Library. This page is not legal advice; for advice, consult a lawyer registered with the Egyptian Bar Association.

Key laws (number and year)

Civil Code, Law No. 131 of 1948.
Companies Law No. 159 of 1981 (joint-stock, limited liability and other companies).
Investment Law No. 72 of 2017.
Labour Law No. 14 of 2025.
Income Tax Law No. 91 of 2005.
Value Added Tax Law No. 67 of 2016.
Personal Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020.
Customs Law No. 207 of 2020.

Related official bodies

Ministry of Justice
Real Estate Publicity and Notarization Authority (al-Shahr al-Aqari): notarizing powers of attorney and contracts
Egyptian Bar Association: check that a lawyer is registered
General Authority for Investment (GAFI) — gafi.gov.eg
Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) — eta.gov.eg

How Wang Fu helps

Chinese–Arabic translation of contracts, articles of association and powers of attorney, and interpreting in meetings with lawyers and accountants.
Introductions to lawyers and accountants practising in Egypt, who give their own professional advice and quote.
We do not give legal advice or replace a lawyer.

How we work

Send your request from the booking page or our contact channels: the task, the city and the date.
The Wang Fu team checks the details and asks about your field and terminology if needed.
You receive a written quote and plan before anything starts.
We assign the right person, coordinate on site or remotely, and stay in touch until the job is done.

FAQ

Does Wang Fu have lawyers?

We are not a law firm. We can introduce lawyers and accountants practising in Egypt and provide interpreting.

Where can I read the law?

In the Official Gazette and on ministry websites; our Library also holds some legal texts.